Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dvsVolvo S90 2.0 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volvo S90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dVolvoS902.0 D5
Power
245hp183kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,953kg4,306lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,963mm195in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,941mm116in
Front track-
1,628mm64in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dVolvo S90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
VolvoS902.0 D54,000 rpm-5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dVolvoS902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d has 10 hp more than Volvo S90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,953 kg
4,306 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS902.0 D5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d6.2 s
VolvoS902.0 D57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Volvo S90 2.0 D5: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
877 km
545 mi
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,091 km
678 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dVolvoS902.0 D5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dVolvo S90 2.0 D5
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 293 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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